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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,950.28, 16,435.80 and 6,777.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,950.28, 16,435.80 and 6,777.67 is: 10,172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,950.28 : 16,435.80 = 6,777.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,950.28/16,435.80 = 6,777.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,950.28x = 16,435.80 × 6,777.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,950.28x = 111,396,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,396,387.50/10,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.92

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